Focal Resection
By: Andrew Yee What is Focal Resection? Focal Resection is a type of surgery that removes (resects) the tissue from the brain that causes focal seizures. Focal Resection usually removes parts of the temporal lobe in hopes of stopping seizures, or, at a minimum, lowering the frequency. The whole lobe/tissue of the brain is not […]
Medication Side Effects and Sexual Health
By: Aaliyah Ellison-McPeters Side Effects of AEDs Antiepileptic drugs, or AEDs, are frequently used to help control seizures caused by epilepsy and operate by altering the levels of chemicals in the brain. AEDs are the most common treatment for epilepsy. Since it is challenging to develop drugs that target solely one part of the body, […]
How We Spring Back From Our Past
By: Cerine Benayoune Living with epilepsy oftentimes feels like an uphill battle, a challenge that resonates both now and throughout history. Throughout history, there have been many instances where people have struggled with both tragedy and day to day life overall. The same way those with disabilities fight for their rights and for their voice […]